Queens Birthday

Queen's Birthday is observed in New Zealand on the first Monday in June. It is a public holiday observed in other Commonwealth Countries too, although on different dates.

The Queen of Great Britain, Queen Elizabeth the 2nd, is our Head of State. Her actual birthday is the 21st of April and her coronation took place on the 2nd of June 1953.

Queen's Birthday weekend many New Zealanders enjoy the extended weekend in different ways. It is winter in NZ but many people go away for the weekend and spend time at the beach in the North Island, sightseeing, and/or with family and friends.

Queens Birthday and New Years Day are the two days an honours list is released . People who have contributed in significant ways to New Zealand are recognised and honoured with various titles.